WASHINGTON – Today, Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus announced the RNC raised $48.4 million in September and had $82.6 million cash on hand at the end of the month.

“The overwhelming support for the Romney-Ryan ticket has produced yet another impressive month for RNC fundraising,” said RNC Chairman Priebus. “We are proud to have raised over $48 million in September, with 97 percent of donations to the RNC coming in amounts of $200 or less.

“While we continue to put money into our ground game and fully fund our absentee ballot, early vote and Election Day GOTV efforts in all our battleground states, our historic cash on hand figure also allows us to continue funding our independent expenditure committee, run highly effective hybrid ads and assist in electing Republicans across the country at all levels.

“Americans know we cannot afford four more years like the last four, and only Governor Romney and Congressman Ryan have a plan to take us toward a better future. The support of Americans ready for a new direction has allowed us to continue implementing our unprecedented ground game, while also communicating our message. Our strength on both fronts will result in Republican victories up and down the ticket in eighteen days.”

ADDITIONAL NUMBERS

97% of the donations to the RNC in September were $200 or less.

92% of donors to the RNC in 2012 have given $200 or less.

The RNC added 6,000 donors on average per day with an average 2,600 being first time donors.

In September low dollar donors gave 11% more than in August, and in August low dollar donors gave 29% more than in July.

The RNC has raised 27% more low dollar money in 2012 than during the same period in 2000 and 23% more in 2012 than during the same time in 1996–both presidential election years when Democrats held the White House.

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WASHINGTON - Today, the delegates of the 2012 RNC Convention formalized the 2012 Republican Party Platform, which is the definitive statement of the Republican Party's principles and ideals. The document is a culmination of work done by the Committee on Resolutions and 111 delegates from every state and territory. A special thank you goes out to the entire Committee on Resolutions, especially the Chairman, Governor Bob McDonnell and Co-Chairmen, Congressman Marsha Blackburn (TN-7) and North Dakota Senator John Hoeven, for their hard work and dedication.

The all-inclusive platform drafting process contained contributions from over 30,000 people from around the country through social media including the party's own www.gopplatform2012.com website and @GOPPlatform2012 Twitter account. The process was one of the most open and united as we've seen in recent memory as delegates from Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum, Newt Gingrich, and Ron Paul gathered to discuss how the party would move forward. For the first time, the Committee included a section recognizing the importance of the Constitution.

The 2012 Republican Party Platform has a strong focus on the issues impacting Americans each and every day from the economy, to jobs, and spending. It also includes a dedication to protecting Medicare for seniors while strengthening it for future generations, the GOP's strong commitment to valuing every human life, and the recognition of traditional marriage between one man and one woman. The platform also affirms the Republican Party's commitment to veterans, a strong national defense, and defense of Israel.

"Our platform represents a party that is unified and dedicated to the most important issues of our day: getting the economy back on track and restoring fiscal responsibility," said RNC Chairman Reince Priebus. "Americans are hurting all over this country because of President Obama's failed polices and broken promises that have made it harder for job creators to grow their businesses and hire new workers. We've also reaffirmed that we're a party of life, traditional values, a strong national defense, and a reverence for the rights and liberties granted by our creator and laid out by our Founders in the Constitution."

"I am greatly appreciative of the hard work and dedication to core principles of the members of the platform committee," said Governor Bob McDonnell. "Our party understands the importance of a strong national defense to protect the liberty we cherish at home and abroad. We also know as a party how crucial it is for America to become energy independent so we won't be beholden to foreign powers for our energy needs. Our platform reflects the need to explore new energy in this country and pursue an all of the above energy policy."

"The platform we developed represents the inclusiveness of our party and reaffirms the idea that we are the 'Big Tent Party,'" said Congressman Marsha Blackburn. "We received input from thousands of people, groups, and leaders in our party to develop a platform that represents the issues we care about and values we hold dear. I am pleased that we were able to work together as one party to kick-off our convention in a meaningful way. We are unified as a party and ready to elect the Romney-Ryan ticket this November."

"Our party's platform reaffirms a commitment to getting our spending under control and restoring fiscal responsibility," said Senator John Hoeven. "Governor Romney and Congressman Ryan understand that we need to get our economy growing and our people back to work, and they have a plan to do it. They know that our best days are still ahead and believe in empowering the American people to create a brighter future for ourselves and our children."

The hard work of the Committee on Resolutions has kicked-off our 2012 RNC Convention in a meaningful way that has set a good example for the rest of the convention to follow. Our party will continue to work to prepare our organization to build the momentum necessary to elect America's Comeback Team this November.

WASHINGTON - The Republican National Committee raised $37.7 million in the month of July--the best July in the history of the committee. The RNC currently has $88.7 million cash on hand.

"Once again, the RNC has set a monthly fundraising record, illustrating the tremendous enthusiasm for a new direction in this country," said RNC Chairman Reince Priebus. "Both small and major donors have contributed to our fundraising success as they continue to express their support for Gov. Romney and our party. This money allows us to get our message out to voters across this country on the ground and on the air. This momentum will carry us to victory in November, when we defeat President Obama and get America working again."

"My friend and fellow Wisconsinite Paul Ryan will serve America admirably as the next Vice President of the United States. Today, Americans are starving for leaders who can fix our economy and get our spending under control. Governor Romney and Congressman Ryan have the knowledge, expertise and vision we need to get America working again and get our fiscal house in order. Across the country, Americans are hurting, but America's Comeback Team will offer us a new direction and a brighter future. I congratulate Governor Romney on his excellent decision. This is a great day for Wisconsin and for America," said RNC Chairman Reince Priebus.

"I share the Chairman's enthusiasm for Congressman Paul Ryan. The Romney-Ryan ticket will help get America working again," said RNC Co-Chair Sharon Day.

ROMNEY FOR PRESIDENT AND THE REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE RELEASE NEW TELEVISION AD, “BELIEVE IN OUR FUTURE”

Boston, MA – Romney for President and the Republican National Committee today released a coordinated television advertisement, “Believe In Our Future.” Throughout his life, Mitt Romney has shown he has what it takes to turn troubled enterprises around. As president, everything he does will be focused on restoring economic security for the middle class and helping our country achieve a brighter future.

AD FACTS: Script For “Believe In Our Future”

MITT ROMNEY: “My own experience was I got the chance to start my own business.”

VIDEO TEXT: “Had A Sterling Business Career…”

MITT ROMNEY: “I know what it’s like to hire people and to wonder whether you’re going to be able to make ends meet down the road.”

MITT ROMNEY: “Freedom and free enterprise are what create jobs, not government.”

MITT ROMNEY: “From those experiences, I went off to have the chance at running the Olympics in Salt Lake City in 2002.”

VIDEO TEXT: “Known For Saving The Troubled 2002 Olympic Games.”

MITT ROMNEY: “I came in and found that we had not only a scandal to deal with, but also a financial crisis to deal with. By the time the games were over, we had about a hundred million dollars that we put into an endowment there for the future of Olympic sport.”

MITT ROMNEY: “The real experience was in Massachusetts. I found a budget that was badly out of balance. We cut our spending. Our legislature was 85 percent Democrat and every one of the four years I was governor, we balanced the budget.”

VIDEO TEXT: “Best Jobs Record Of Any Massachusetts Governor In The Last Decade.”

MITT ROMNEY: “I want to use those experiences to help Americans have a better future.”

MITT ROMNEY: “We believe in our future. We believe in ourselves. We believe the greatest days of America are ahead.”

WASHINGTON - Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus and Co-Chairman Sharon Day released the following Independence Day message:

"On this day two-hundred and thirty-six years ago, our nation bravely declared its independence, asserting our unalienable rights to 'life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,'" said RNC Chairman Reince Priebus. "Today, we celebrate that bold declaration and express our gratitude for all the blessings of our God-given freedoms.

"Amid the picnics, parades, and fireworks, we must also remember those who are at this moment defending our freedoms abroad. These selfless men and women especially deserve our thoughts and prayers today, for they are fighting for the very ideals we celebrate."

"The Fourth of July encourages us to reflect on our nation's history, both our triumphs and our trials," said RNC Co-Chairman Sharon Day. "The last few years have been extraordinarily difficult for millions of American families, but America's story is one of overcoming challenges. We can and will prevail, and move toward a more prosperous future.

"We wish everyone a Happy Independence Day. In the words of Katharine Lee Bates' great patriotic hymn, may 'God shed his grace on thee,' America! And may He always richly bless this land we love and this country we cherish."

“I congratulate Gov. Scott Walker momentous victory in Wisconsin tonight, and I congratulate the people of my home state in defeating the selfish special interests that wanted to take Wisconsin back to the days of Democrats’ failed policies,” said RNC Chairman Reince Priebus.

“Wisconsin has given their stamp of approval to Gov. Walker’s successful reforms that balanced the budget, put people back to work, and put government back on the side of the people.

“After tonight’s results, Democrats and the Obama campaign are surely nervous. As Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz said, this election was a ‘dry run’ for the presidential election. But after President Obama actively avoided Wisconsin and Tom Barrett, one of his earliest supporters, it is hard to imagine how he can now come back to Wisconsin and credibly ask for his party’s support in November. The president abandoned his base in this recall, so he shouldn’t be surprised if they return the favor in November.

“Wisconsin Democrats now head into November dispirited and in disarray, while Republicans remain strong and organized, with momentum on our side.”

WASHINGTON - The Republican National Committee (RNC) today announced the official opening of 23 Victory Field Offices in Florida. These offices will coordinate the get out the vote operations for Governor Mitt Romney leading up to the November election. The RNC will work hand-in-hand with the Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) and Mitt Romney for President at each of these 23 offices to ensure that Governor Romney defeats President Barack Obama in November and all Republicans on the ticket are successful on Election Day.

This is the first round of offices the RNC will open in Florida and demonstrates the fast pace at which the Republican Party continues to cement a path to victory for Governor Romney in Florida.

A recent Quinnipiac poll of Floridians shows an almost 20 percent voter enthusiasm advantage for Republicans in the Sunshine State compared to Democrats. The RNC's Victory Offices will build on that enthusiasm up to Election Day by mobilizing volunteers to knock on doors, make phone calls, register voters, and educate Floridians about the important choice they face in November.

"President Obama failed to deliver hope and change to Florida," said RNC Chairman Reince Priebus. "Today, voters are ready for new direction, and Republicans and Gov. Romney are offering exactly that. While President Obama runs from his record and attempts to divide the electorate, Republicans are running on the issues that matter: jobs and the economy. Our Victory Offices will allow us to take that message to voters all across the state."

"Floridians are tired of President Obama's hostility towards job creators and ready for new leadership in the White House," said RNC Co-Chair Sharon Day. "Republicans across Florida are united in our efforts to defeat President Obama and elect Governor Mitt Romney as our next president."

"Florida Republicans are ready for the historic election ahead of us," said RPOF Chairman Lenny Curry. "The stakes are high, and there is plenty of work to be done, but with the RNC, RPOF, and the Romney Campaign partnering together, we will be victorious in November. I look forward to working alongside all the volunteers who will be at our Victory Offices as we fight for a more prosperous future for our state and country."

The Republican National Committee will be opening our 23 Florida Victory Offices in the following cities: